Ron Boulden: Quick. Smart.
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 88 – first published in 2020. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Michael Andrews, Jeff Nield, OBA archives. The first time I met Ron Boulden he was working at […]
Year: 2024
1956 Maico Taifun: Typhoon warning!
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 87 – first published in 2020. Story: Jim Scaysbrook and Rick Schaap • Photos: Robin Lewis • Brochure supplied by Keith Ward It would be reasonable to assume that during […]
Donington Auctions arrives in Sydney
Melbourne-based auction house Donington Auctions has opened its new Sydney operation, based at Amaroo Park, Annangrove in the city’s north west. Housed in one of the historic buildings that was once part of the famous […]
Jack Ahearn Tribute
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 66 – first published in 2017. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Dick Darby, Nev Stumbles, Richard Swinton, Michael Andrews, Chas Rice. For some reason, the English press labelled Jack […]
Kawasaki A1R: The Super Samurai
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 86 – first published in 2020. Words and photos: Geoffrey Ellis • Historic photos: Rob Lewis, Earl Brooks, Ray Stone. Arguably the most aesthetically attractive Japanese 250cc over-the-counter […]
Roger Barker – A short life
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 81 – first published in 2019. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Charles Rice, Keith Bryen, OBA archives. In 1957, Roger Barker, originally from the NSW country town of […]
Jim Airey – Royale Flush
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 80 – first published in 2019. Story: Peter Whitaker • Photos: Brian Darby, Airey archives, OBA archives. From circling Sydney Showground to circumnavigating the continent Jim Airey is […]
2024 Royal Enfield Bullet 350: The Bullet ricochets
Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: UMI Just like Triumph and Bonneville, or Ducati and Monster, Royal Enfield and Bullet just go together. Or at least they did until 2020, when the company’s most venerable model name, […]
NSU Supermax 250: A Teutonic Terrier
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 89 – first published in 2020. Story: Nick Varta • Photos: OBA, Elwyn Roberts, Keith Ward What has one cylinder, three conrods, and can live with engines almost […]
A smarter Tracer: 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 111 – first published in 2023. Ride impressions: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Sue Scaysbrook The latest evolution of the popular series, the 2024 Tracer 9 GT+ goes all-out […]
